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Comments made by a pastor who questioned the moral compass of politicians were “very hurtful”, a frontbencher said.
Tinée Furbert, the Minister of Social Development and Seniors, added that the clergy was expected to show forgiveness.
Her remarks cam...
DATE: Feb 15, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
A $1.3 million lawsuit shows claims made by a Bermudian company after one of its contracts at the island’s first utility scale solar farm was terminated.
Noesis Consulting Limited launched legal action against Saturn Solar Developments Ltd over the p...
DATE: Feb 15, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
A woman was taken to hospital yesterday morning after a two vehicle crash in Hamilton, police said.
Emergency crews were called to the incident on Church Street at about 9.35am.
A Bermuda Police Service spokeswoman said: “Initial reports suggest that...
DATE: Feb 15, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Drive for Change
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
A group of young people took part in a cultural tour and enjoyed sweet treats as part of a new mentorship scheme.
Future Leaders Bermuda launched the programme last Saturday to help school pupils develop life skills.
A spokesman explained that the ch...
DATE: Feb 14, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
A law designed to help children in care could be tabled in the House of Assembly this month, the Minister of Social Development and Seniors said.
Tinée Furbert said that the legislation was in its final stages of preparation.
She added that a replace...
DATE: Feb 14, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Unpaid taxes and Government fees were thought to total almost $198 million at the end of last year, the finance minister said.
Curtis Dickinson told the House of Assembly that the estimate was based on figures from the Office of the Tax Commissioner ...
DATE: Feb 14, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
A man who killed a grandfather was yesterday ordered by the Supreme Court to be detained at a psychiatric hospital in Britain.
David Grant pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of Henry Santucci in May 2020 on the grounds of diminished responsibility.
A...
DATE: Feb 12, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Court
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Children from St David’s Primary School showed their appreciation to Patrina O’Connor-Paynter, the managing director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bermuda, by paying her a surprise visit.
Ms O’Connor-Paynter delivered a virtual assembly to the whole...
DATE: Feb 12, 2022
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CATEGORY:
General
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
A virtual event today is expected to help women see the value in themselves and boost their spiritual wellbeing.
Kristin Justice, who is based in the US, will speak at the free workshop, which will be hosted by the Women’s Resource Centre in partners...
DATE: Feb 09, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Health
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
A man is feared to have died after an overdose of fentanyl-laced heroin, police revealed yesterday.
He was among several people who went to hospital because of the substance.
A police spokesman said six suspects were arrested over the weekend after r...
DATE: Feb 08, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Crime
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter